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Dr. Riyad J. Basir M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
234 E 149th St Bronx NY, 10451About
Dr. Riyad Basir practices Pulmonology in Bronx, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Basir manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
University of Baghdad College of Medicine 1979
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Nearest Hospitals
LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTERl
234 EAST 149TH STREET BRONX NY 10451HARLEM HOSPITAL CENTERl
506 LENOX AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10037